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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 686.40 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 686.40 and 295.20 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 686.40 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/686.40 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 686.40 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 202,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,625.28/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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