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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 686.68 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 686.68 and 355.46 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 686.68 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/686.68 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 686.68 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 244,082.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,082.95/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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