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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 687.28 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 687.28 and 263.72 is: 395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 687.28 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/687.28 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 687.28 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 181,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,249.48/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.11

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