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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 688.08 and 445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 688.08 and 445.34 is: 668.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 688.08 = 445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/688.08 = 445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 688.08 × 445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 306,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,429.55/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.88

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