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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 686.19 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 686.19 and 265.28 is: 397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 686.19 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/686.19 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 686.19 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 182,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,032.48/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.40

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