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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 687.61 and 294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 687.61 and 294.02 is: 440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 687.61 = 294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/687.61 = 294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 687.61 × 294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 202,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,168.95/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.68

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