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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.72, 688.08 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.72, 688.08 and 336.80 is: 505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.72 : 688.08 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.72/688.08 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.72x = 688.08 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.72x = 231,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,745.34/458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.20

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