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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 687.78 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 687.78 and 198.30 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 687.78 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/687.78 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 687.78 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 136,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,386.77/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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