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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.34, 688.05 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.34, 688.05 and 321 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.34 : 688.05 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.34/688.05 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.34x = 688.05 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.34x = 220,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,864.05/458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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