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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.22, 686.48 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.22, 686.48 and 295.58 is: 442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.22 : 686.48 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.22/686.48 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.22x = 686.48 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.22x = 202,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,909.76/458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.82

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