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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 686.03 and 411.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 686.03 and 411.33 is: 615.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 686.03 = 411.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/686.03 = 411.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 686.03 × 411.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 282,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,184.72/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.79

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