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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.72, 687.87 and 227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.72, 687.87 and 227.69 is: 341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.72 : 687.87 = 227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.72/687.87 = 227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.72x = 687.87 × 227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.72x = 156,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,617.68/458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.43

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