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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 689.74 and 456.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 689.74 and 456.45 is: 685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 689.74 = 456.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/689.74 = 456.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 689.74 × 456.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 314,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,834.71/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.95

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