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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.99, 688.58 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.99, 688.58 and 334.51 is: 501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.99 : 688.58 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.99/688.58 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.99x = 688.58 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.99x = 230,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,331.78/458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.82

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