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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.13, 686.74 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.13, 686.74 and 262.92 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.13 : 686.74 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.13/686.74 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.13x = 686.74 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.13x = 180,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,557.68/458.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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