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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.45, 687.62 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.45, 687.62 and 133.74 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.45 : 687.62 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.45/687.62 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.45x = 687.62 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.45x = 91,961.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,961.63/458.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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