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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 687.29 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 687.29 and 276.11 is: 413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 687.29 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/687.29 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 687.29 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 189,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,765.40/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.61

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