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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.62, 687.94 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.62, 687.94 and 116.62 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.62 : 687.94 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.62/687.94 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.62x = 687.94 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.62x = 80,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,227.56/458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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