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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.68, 688.06 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.68, 688.06 and 202.04 is: 303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.68 : 688.06 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.68/688.06 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.68x = 688.06 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.68x = 139,015.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,015.64/458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.08

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