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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.66, 688.04 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.66, 688.04 and 198.73 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.66 : 688.04 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.66/688.04 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.66x = 688.04 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.66x = 136,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,734.19/458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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