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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.18, 686.35 and 426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.18, 686.35 and 426.18 is: 638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.18 : 686.35 = 426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.18/686.35 = 426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.18x = 686.35 × 426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.18x = 292,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,508.64/458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.41

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