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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.15, 686.18 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.15, 686.18 and 275.15 is: 412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.15 : 686.18 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.15/686.18 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.15x = 686.18 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.15x = 188,804.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,804.83/458.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.11

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