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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 687.26 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 687.26 and 263.19 is: 394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 687.26 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/687.26 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 687.26 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 180,879.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,879.96/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.85

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