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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 687.06 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 687.06 and 201.56 is: 302.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 687.06 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/687.06 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 687.06 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 138,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,483.81/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.37

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