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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 688.19 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 688.19 and 276.14 is: 414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 688.19 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/688.19 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 688.19 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 190,031.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,031.96/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.57

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