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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.81, 635.03 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.81, 635.03 and 458.46 is: 629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.81 : 635.03 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.81/635.03 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.81x = 635.03 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.81x = 291,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,133.89/462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.06

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