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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.72, 686.45 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.72, 686.45 and 349.64 is: 523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.72 : 686.45 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.72/686.45 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.72x = 686.45 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.72x = 240,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,007.82/458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.22

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