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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 686.08 and 422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 686.08 and 422.56 is: 632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 686.08 = 422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/686.08 = 422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 686.08 × 422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 289,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,909.96/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.88

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