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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 688.05 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 688.05 and 337.86 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 688.05 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/688.05 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 688.05 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 232,464.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,464.57/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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