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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 687.56 and 198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 687.56 and 198.26 is: 297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 687.56 = 198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/687.56 = 198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 687.56 × 198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 136,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,311.22/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.37

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