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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.05, 686.91 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.05, 686.91 and 321.03 is: 481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.05 : 686.91 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.05/686.91 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.05x = 686.91 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.05x = 220,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,517.00/458.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.42

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