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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 686.06 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 686.06 and 375.21 is: 561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 686.06 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/686.06 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 686.06 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 257,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,416.10/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.51

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