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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.14, 687.92 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.14, 687.92 and 276.34 is: 414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.14 : 687.92 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.14/687.92 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.14x = 687.92 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.14x = 190,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,099.81/458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.94

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