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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.67, 688.02 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.67, 688.02 and 277.23 is: 415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.67 : 688.02 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.67/688.02 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.67x = 688.02 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.67x = 190,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,739.78/458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.85

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