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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 687.72 and 296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 687.72 and 296.07 is: 444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 687.72 = 296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/687.72 = 296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 687.72 × 296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 203,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,613.26/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.30

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