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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 687.49 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 687.49 and 296.16 is: 443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 687.49 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/687.49 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 687.49 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 203,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,607.04/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.78

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