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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 687.60 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 687.60 and 377.04 is: 565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 687.60 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/687.60 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 687.60 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 259,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,252.70/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.56

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