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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 686.64 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 686.64 and 336.32 is: 503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 686.64 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/686.64 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 686.64 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 230,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,930.76/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.95

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