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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 686.63 and 303.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 686.63 and 303.98 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 686.63 = 303.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/686.63 = 303.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 686.63 × 303.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 208,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,721.98/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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