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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 686.30 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 686.30 and 336.20 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 686.30 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/686.30 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 686.30 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 230,728.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,728.95/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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