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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 687.97 and 198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 687.97 and 198.58 is: 297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 687.97 = 198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/687.97 = 198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 687.97 × 198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 136,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,617.08/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.95

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