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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.72, 688.80 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.72, 688.80 and 314.36 is: 472.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.72 : 688.80 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.72/688.80 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.72x = 688.80 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.72x = 216,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,531.17/458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.03

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