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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 685.10 and 398.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 685.10 and 398.18 is: 595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 685.10 = 398.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/685.10 = 398.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 685.10 × 398.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 272,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,793.12/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.46

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