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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.02, 706.86 and 458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.02, 706.86 and 458.34 is: 686.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.02 : 706.86 = 458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.02/706.86 = 458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.02x = 706.86 × 458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.02x = 323,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,982.21/472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.37

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