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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 686.24 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 686.24 and 265.26 is: 397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 686.24 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/686.24 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 686.24 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 182,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,032.02/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.42

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