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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 687.93 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 687.93 and 198.51 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 687.93 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/687.93 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 687.93 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 136,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,560.98/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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