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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 687.96 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 687.96 and 296.16 is: 444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 687.96 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/687.96 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 687.96 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 203,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,746.23/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.12

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