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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 687.01 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 687.01 and 284.64 is: 426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 687.01 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/687.01 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 687.01 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 195,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,550.53/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.74

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