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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 686.61 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 686.61 and 342.45 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 686.61 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/686.61 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 686.61 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 235,129.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,129.59/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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