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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 688.41 and 403.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 688.41 and 403.35 is: 606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 688.41 = 403.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/688.41 = 403.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 688.41 × 403.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 277,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,670.17/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.25

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