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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.11, 688.68 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.11, 688.68 and 355.44 is: 534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.11 : 688.68 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.11/688.68 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.11x = 688.68 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.11x = 244,787.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,787.00/458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.34

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