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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 688.62 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 688.62 and 345.48 is: 518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 688.62 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/688.62 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 688.62 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 237,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,904.44/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.58

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