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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.51, 688.11 and 285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.51, 688.11 and 285.43 is: 428.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.51 : 688.11 = 285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.51/688.11 = 285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.51x = 688.11 × 285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.51x = 196,405.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,405.74/458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.36

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