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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 686.44 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 686.44 and 348.74 is: 522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 686.44 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/686.44 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 686.44 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 239,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,389.09/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.41

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