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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.15, 686.33 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.15, 686.33 and 303.62 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.15 : 686.33 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.15/686.33 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.15x = 686.33 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.15x = 208,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,383.51/458.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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