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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.35, 687.71 and 198.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.35, 687.71 and 198.43 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.35 : 687.71 = 198.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.35/687.71 = 198.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.35x = 687.71 × 198.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.35x = 136,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,462.30/458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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