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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.46, 686.34 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.46, 686.34 and 356.22 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.46 : 686.34 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.46/686.34 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.46x = 686.34 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.46x = 244,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,488.03/458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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