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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 687 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 687 and 230 is: 345

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 687 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/687 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 687 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 158,010
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,010/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345

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