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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 687.24 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 687.24 and 198.18 is: 297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 687.24 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/687.24 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 687.24 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 136,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,197.22/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.19

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