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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 686.18 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 686.18 and 312.27 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 686.18 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/686.18 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 686.18 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 214,271.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,271.64/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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