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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 686.82 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 686.82 and 201.32 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 686.82 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/686.82 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 686.82 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 138,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,270.60/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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