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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 687.60 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 687.60 and 355.88 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 687.60 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/687.60 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 687.60 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 244,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,703.09/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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