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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.18, 686.16 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.18, 686.16 and 450.26 is: 674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.18 : 686.16 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.18/686.16 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.18x = 686.16 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.18x = 308,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,950.40/458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.30

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