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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.50, 687.99 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.50, 687.99 and 230.50 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 687.99 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/687.99 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 687.99 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 158,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,581.70/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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