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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 686.69 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 686.69 and 375.64 is: 562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 686.69 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/686.69 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 686.69 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 257,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,948.16/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.14

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