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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 686.12 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 686.12 and 451.24 is: 675.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 686.12 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/686.12 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 686.12 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 309,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,603.36/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.44

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