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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 682.47 and 442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 682.47 and 442.10 is: 658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 682.47 = 442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/682.47 = 442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 682.47 × 442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 301,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,716.57/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.43

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