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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.46, 687.74 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.46, 687.74 and 129.40 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.46 : 687.74 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.46/687.74 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.46x = 687.74 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.46x = 88,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,993.56/458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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