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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 686.94 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 686.94 and 198.08 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 686.94 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/686.94 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 686.94 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 136,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,069.57/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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