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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 687.76 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 687.76 and 212.02 is: 317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 687.76 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/687.76 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 687.76 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 145,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,816.63/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.82

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