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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 687.24 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 687.24 and 355.68 is: 532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 687.24 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/687.24 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 687.24 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 244,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,437.52/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.86

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