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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.20, 688.07 and 285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.20, 688.07 and 285.27 is: 428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.20 : 688.07 = 285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.20/688.07 = 285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.20x = 688.07 × 285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.20x = 196,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,285.73/458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.38

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