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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 687.36 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 687.36 and 382.08 is: 573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 687.36 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/687.36 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 687.36 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 262,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,626.51/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.12

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