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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.34, 686.22 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.34, 686.22 and 284.50 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.34 : 686.22 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.34/686.22 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.34x = 686.22 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.34x = 195,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,229.59/458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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