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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 687.20 and 457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 687.20 and 457.60 is: 686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 687.20 = 457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/687.20 = 457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 687.20 × 457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 314,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,462.72/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.48

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