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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 686.49 and 293.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 686.49 and 293.21 is: 439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 686.49 = 293.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/686.49 = 293.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 686.49 × 293.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 201,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,285.73/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.25

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