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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 687.21 and 443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 687.21 and 443.46 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 687.21 = 443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/687.21 = 443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 687.21 × 443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 304,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,750.15/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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