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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 687.55 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 687.55 and 198.47 is: 297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 687.55 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/687.55 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 687.55 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 136,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,458.05/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.63

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