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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.46, 686.91 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.46, 686.91 and 295.80 is: 443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.46 : 686.91 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.46/686.91 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.46x = 686.91 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.46x = 203,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,184.54/458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.19

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