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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 686.70 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 686.70 and 362.04 is: 542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 686.70 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/686.70 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 686.70 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 248,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,612.87/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.21

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