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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 686.93 and 381.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 686.93 and 381.47 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 686.93 = 381.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/686.93 = 381.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 686.93 × 381.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 262,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,043.19/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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