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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.75, 686.40 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.75, 686.40 and 322.07 is: 481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 686.40 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/686.40 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 686.40 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 221,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,065.42/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.89

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