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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 686.76 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 686.76 and 329.50 is: 494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 686.76 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/686.76 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 686.76 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 226,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,287.42/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.06

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