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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.45, 687.16 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.45, 687.16 and 348.49 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.45 : 687.16 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.45/687.16 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.45x = 687.16 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.45x = 239,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,468.39/458.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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