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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 686.10 and 403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 686.10 and 403.43 is: 603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 686.10 = 403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/686.10 = 403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 686.10 × 403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 276,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,789.89/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.66

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