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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.89, 686.85 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.89, 686.85 and 294.46 is: 440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.89 : 686.85 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.89/686.85 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.89x = 686.85 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.89x = 202,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,249.85/458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.74

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