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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 686.81 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 686.81 and 350.19 is: 524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 686.81 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/686.81 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 686.81 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 240,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,514.87/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.31

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