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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 687.56 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 687.56 and 116.38 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 687.56 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/687.56 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 687.56 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 80,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,018.23/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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