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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.01, 711.41 and 458.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.01, 711.41 and 458.58 is: 686.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.01 : 711.41 = 458.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.01/711.41 = 458.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.01x = 711.41 × 458.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.01x = 326,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,238.77/475.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.81

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