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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 686.88 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 686.88 and 336.24 is: 503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 686.88 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/686.88 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 686.88 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 230,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,956.53/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.57

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