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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 687.69 and 263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 687.69 and 263.51 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 687.69 = 263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/687.69 = 263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 687.69 × 263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 181,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,211.59/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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