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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 687.09 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 687.09 and 265.82 is: 398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 687.09 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/687.09 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 687.09 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 182,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,642.26/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.73

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