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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.75, 687.85 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.75, 687.85 and 198.56 is: 297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 687.85 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/687.85 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 687.85 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 136,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,579.50/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.72

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