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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.67, 688.01 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.67, 688.01 and 129.61 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.67 : 688.01 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.67/688.01 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.67x = 688.01 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.67x = 89,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,170.61/458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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