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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 686.63 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 686.63 and 275.45 is: 412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 686.63 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/686.63 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 686.63 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 189,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,127.42/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.55

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