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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 687 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 687 and 265.60 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 687 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/687 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 687 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 182,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,467.20/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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