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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 686.40 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 686.40 and 336.57 is: 504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 686.40 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/686.40 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 686.40 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 231,021.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,021.65/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.00

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