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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 687.84 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 687.84 and 198.48 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 687.84 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/687.84 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 687.84 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 136,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,522.48/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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