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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.78, 687.50 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.78, 687.50 and 275.96 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.78 : 687.50 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.78/687.50 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.78x = 687.50 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.78x = 189,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,722.84/458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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