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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 686.67 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 686.67 and 302.39 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 686.67 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/686.67 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 686.67 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 207,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,638.71/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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