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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.20, 688.46 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.20, 688.46 and 265.96 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.20 : 688.46 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.20/688.46 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.20x = 688.46 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.20x = 183,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,102.82/458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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