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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.79, 687.78 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.79, 687.78 and 227.54 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.79 : 687.78 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.79/687.78 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.79x = 687.78 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.79x = 156,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,494.02/458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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