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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 687.74 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 687.74 and 266 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 687.74 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/687.74 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 687.74 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 182,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,938.84/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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