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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.28, 638.58 and 459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.28, 638.58 and 459.04 is: 634.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.28 : 638.58 = 459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.28/638.58 = 459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.28x = 638.58 × 459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.28x = 293,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,133.76/462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.10

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