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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.54, 687.12 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.54, 687.12 and 275.72 is: 413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.54 : 687.12 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.54/687.12 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.54x = 687.12 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.54x = 189,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,449.29/458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.16

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