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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 687.29 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 687.29 and 275.36 is: 413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 687.29 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/687.29 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 687.29 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 189,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,247.36/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.03

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