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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.56, 687.12 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.56, 687.12 and 433.98 is: 650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.56 : 687.12 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.56/687.12 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.56x = 687.12 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.56x = 298,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,196.34/458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.29

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