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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 687.69 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 687.69 and 322.65 is: 483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 687.69 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/687.69 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 687.69 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 221,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,883.18/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.69

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