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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.61, 687.26 and 198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.61, 687.26 and 198.41 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.61 : 687.26 = 198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.61/687.26 = 198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.61x = 687.26 × 198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.61x = 136,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,359.26/458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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