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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 686.93 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 686.93 and 198.32 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 686.93 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/686.93 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 686.93 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 136,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,231.96/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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