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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.72, 686.54 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.72, 686.54 and 349.88 is: 523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.72 : 686.54 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.72/686.54 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.72x = 686.54 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.72x = 240,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,206.62/458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.65

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