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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 686.76 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 686.76 and 263.34 is: 394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 686.76 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/686.76 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 686.76 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 180,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,851.38/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.66

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