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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.83, 687.48 and 350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.83, 687.48 and 350.65 is: 525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.83 : 687.48 = 350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.83/687.48 = 350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.83x = 687.48 × 350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.83x = 241,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,064.86/458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.39

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