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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 688.11 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 688.11 and 294.14 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 688.11 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/688.11 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 688.11 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 202,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,400.68/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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