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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 686.69 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 686.69 and 275.75 is: 412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 686.69 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/686.69 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 686.69 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 189,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,351.59/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.89

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