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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.46, 687.83 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.46, 687.83 and 198.35 is: 297.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.46 : 687.83 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.46/687.83 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.46x = 687.83 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.46x = 136,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,429.23/458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.58

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