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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.21, 687.39 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.21, 687.39 and 276.72 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.21 : 687.39 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.21/687.39 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.21x = 687.39 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.21x = 190,210.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,210.95/458.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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