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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.57, 687.33 and 407.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.57, 687.33 and 407.31 is: 610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.57 : 687.33 = 407.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.57/687.33 = 407.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.57x = 687.33 × 407.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.57x = 279,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,956.38/458.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.51

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