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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 687.35 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 687.35 and 145.94 is: 218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 687.35 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/687.35 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 687.35 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 100,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,311.86/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.84

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