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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 687.42 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 687.42 and 315.18 is: 472.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 687.42 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/687.42 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 687.42 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 216,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,661.04/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.21

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