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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 686.82 and 295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 686.82 and 295.73 is: 443.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 686.82 = 295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/686.82 = 295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 686.82 × 295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 203,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,113.52/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.10

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