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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.07, 687.27 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.07, 687.27 and 284.49 is: 426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.07 : 687.27 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.07/687.27 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.07x = 687.27 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.07x = 195,521.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,521.44/458.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.84

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