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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 687.93 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 687.93 and 198.65 is: 297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 687.93 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/687.93 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 687.93 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 136,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,657.29/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.99

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