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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 688.08 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 688.08 and 355.20 is: 532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 688.08 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/688.08 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 688.08 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 244,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,406.02/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.61

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