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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.79, 686.81 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.79, 686.81 and 442.38 is: 662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.79 : 686.81 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.79/686.81 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.79x = 686.81 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.79x = 303,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,834.69/458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.26

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