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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 687.56 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 687.56 and 263.88 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 687.56 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/687.56 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 687.56 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 181,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,432.01/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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