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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.32, 685.75 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.32, 685.75 and 321.63 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.32 : 685.75 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.32/685.75 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.32x = 685.75 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.32x = 220,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,552.74/458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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