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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.77, 687.15 and 282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.77, 687.15 and 282.53 is: 423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.77 : 687.15 = 282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.77/687.15 = 282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.77x = 687.15 × 282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.77x = 194,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,140.49/458.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.18

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