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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.43, 688.10 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.43, 688.10 and 336.35 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.43 : 688.10 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.43/688.10 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.43x = 688.10 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.43x = 231,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,437.31/458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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