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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 685.65 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 685.65 and 321.57 is: 481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 685.65 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/685.65 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 685.65 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 220,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,481.04/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.14

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