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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 687.99 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 687.99 and 198.60 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 687.99 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/687.99 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 687.99 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 136,636.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,636.85/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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