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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.35, 686.18 and 404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.35, 686.18 and 404.35 is: 605.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.35 : 686.18 = 404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.35/686.18 = 404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.35x = 686.18 × 404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.35x = 277,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,454.86/458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.33

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