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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.71, 688.04 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.71, 688.04 and 146.36 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.71 : 688.04 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.71/688.04 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.71x = 688.04 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.71x = 100,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,700.02/458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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