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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 688.23 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 688.23 and 328.86 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 688.23 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/688.23 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 688.23 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 226,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,331.32/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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