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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 686.89 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 686.89 and 145.63 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 686.89 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/686.89 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 686.89 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 100,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,027.63/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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