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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 685.94 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 685.94 and 282.13 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 685.94 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/685.94 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 685.94 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 193,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,521.13/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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