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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.18, 687.72 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.18, 687.72 and 336.10 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.18 : 687.72 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.18/687.72 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.18x = 687.72 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.18x = 231,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,139.25/458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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