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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.35, 686.96 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.35, 686.96 and 198.03 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.35 : 686.96 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.35/686.96 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.35x = 686.96 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.35x = 136,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,038.69/458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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