Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.68, 687.06 and 335.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 458.68, 687.06 and 335.20 is: 502.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458.68 : 687.06 = 335.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458.68/687.06 = 335.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458.68x = 687.06 × 335.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458.68x = 230,302.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,302.51/458.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502.10
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