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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 687.78 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 687.78 and 296.88 is: 445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 687.78 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/687.78 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 687.78 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 204,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,188.13/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.36

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