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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 688.16 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 688.16 and 198.60 is: 297.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 688.16 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/688.16 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 688.16 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 136,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,668.58/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.99

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