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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 688.24 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 688.24 and 442.42 is: 664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 688.24 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/688.24 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 688.24 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 304,487.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,487.21/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.29

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