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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.32, 687 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.32, 687 and 336.40 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.32 : 687 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.32/687 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.32x = 687 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.32x = 231,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,106.80/458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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