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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.68, 687.30 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.68, 687.30 and 265.84 is: 398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.68 : 687.30 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.68/687.30 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.68x = 687.30 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.68x = 182,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,711.83/458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.34

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