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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.76, 686.17 and 458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.76, 686.17 and 458.12 is: 682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.76 : 686.17 = 458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.76/686.17 = 458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.76x = 686.17 × 458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.76x = 314,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,348.20/460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.24

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