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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 687.62 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 687.62 and 266.20 is: 398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 687.62 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/687.62 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 687.62 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 183,044.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,044.44/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.96

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