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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.66, 686.93 and 355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.66, 686.93 and 355.61 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.66 : 686.93 = 355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.66/686.93 = 355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.66x = 686.93 × 355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.66x = 244,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,273.96/458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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