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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.49, 687.16 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.49, 687.16 and 198.20 is: 297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.49 : 687.16 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.49/687.16 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.49x = 687.16 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.49x = 136,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,195.11/458.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.05

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