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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 687.06 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 687.06 and 266.08 is: 398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 687.06 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/687.06 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 687.06 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 182,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,812.92/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.46

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