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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 687.36 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 687.36 and 313.92 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 687.36 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/687.36 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 687.36 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 215,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,776.05/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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