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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.45, 687.67 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.45, 687.67 and 134.04 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.45 : 687.67 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.45/687.67 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.45x = 687.67 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.45x = 92,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,175.29/458.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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