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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 686.22 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 686.22 and 336.54 is: 503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 686.22 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/686.22 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 686.22 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 230,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,940.48/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.60

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