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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 687.46 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 687.46 and 407.22 is: 610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 687.46 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/687.46 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 687.46 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 279,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,947.46/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.99

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