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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 688.16 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 688.16 and 275.92 is: 414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 688.16 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/688.16 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 688.16 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 189,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,877.11/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.43

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