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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 687.59 and 198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 687.59 and 198.46 is: 297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 687.59 = 198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/687.59 = 198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 687.59 × 198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 136,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,454.68/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.70

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