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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 686.80 and 412.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 686.80 and 412.78 is: 618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 686.80 = 412.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/686.80 = 412.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 686.80 × 412.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 283,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,497.30/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.98

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