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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 686 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 686 and 336.48 is: 503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 686 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/686 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 686 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 230,825.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,825.28/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.99

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