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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 686.42 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 686.42 and 328.16 is: 491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 686.42 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/686.42 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 686.42 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 225,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,255.59/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.20

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