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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.70, 687.25 and 438.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.70, 687.25 and 438.13 is: 656.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.70 : 687.25 = 438.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.70/687.25 = 438.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.70x = 687.25 × 438.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.70x = 301,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,104.84/458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.43

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