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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.84, 638.40 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.84, 638.40 and 424.32 is: 589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.84 : 638.40 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.84/638.40 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.84x = 638.40 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.84x = 270,885.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,885.89/459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.09

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