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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 686.76 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 686.76 and 382.98 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 686.76 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/686.76 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 686.76 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 263,015.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,015.34/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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