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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 686.52 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 686.52 and 336.72 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 686.52 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/686.52 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 686.52 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 231,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,165.01/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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