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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.15, 687.04 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.15, 687.04 and 284.56 is: 426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.15 : 687.04 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.15/687.04 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.15x = 687.04 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.15x = 195,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,504.10/458.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.73

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