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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.32, 686.97 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.32, 686.97 and 302.08 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.32 : 686.97 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.32/686.97 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.32x = 686.97 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.32x = 207,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,516.46/458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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