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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.50, 687.84 and 235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.50, 687.84 and 235.57 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 687.84 = 235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/687.84 = 235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 687.84 × 235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 162,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,034.47/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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