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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 689.72 and 314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 689.72 and 314.78 is: 473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 689.72 = 314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/689.72 = 314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 689.72 × 314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 217,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,110.06/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.92

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