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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 685.44 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 685.44 and 284.48 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 685.44 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/685.44 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 685.44 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 194,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,993.97/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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