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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 686.73 and 226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 686.73 and 226.63 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 686.73 = 226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/686.73 = 226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 686.73 × 226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 155,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,633.62/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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