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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 687.83 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 687.83 and 275.76 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 687.83 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/687.83 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 687.83 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 189,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,674.62/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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