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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.70, 688.05 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.70, 688.05 and 337.20 is: 505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.70 : 688.05 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.70/688.05 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.70x = 688.05 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.70x = 232,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,010.46/458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.80

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