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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.30, 686.77 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.30, 686.77 and 275.49 is: 412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.30 : 686.77 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.30/686.77 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.30x = 686.77 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.30x = 189,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,197.58/458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.82

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