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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.38, 637.33 and 428.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.38, 637.33 and 428.58 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.38 : 637.33 = 428.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.38/637.33 = 428.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.38x = 637.33 × 428.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.38x = 273,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,146.89/461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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