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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 687.65 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 687.65 and 275.87 is: 413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 687.65 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/687.65 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 687.65 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 189,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,702.35/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.80

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