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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.43, 686.58 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.43, 686.58 and 295.62 is: 442.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.43 : 686.58 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.43/686.58 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.43x = 686.58 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.43x = 202,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,966.78/458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.74

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