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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.81, 687.77 and 431.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.81, 687.77 and 431.48 is: 646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.81 : 687.77 = 431.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.81/687.77 = 431.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.81x = 687.77 × 431.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.81x = 296,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,755.10/458.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.79

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