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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.17, 687.30 and 355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.17, 687.30 and 355.75 is: 533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.17 : 687.30 = 355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.17/687.30 = 355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.17x = 687.30 × 355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.17x = 244,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,506.98/458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.66

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