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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 686.64 and 350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 686.64 and 350.30 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 686.64 = 350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/686.64 = 350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 686.64 × 350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 240,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,531.71/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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