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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 688.48 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 688.48 and 296.28 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 688.48 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/688.48 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 688.48 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 203,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,982.85/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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