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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.71, 687.48 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.71, 687.48 and 295.90 is: 443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.71 : 687.48 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.71/687.48 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.71x = 687.48 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.71x = 203,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,425.33/458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.47

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