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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 687.65 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 687.65 and 227.79 is: 341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 687.65 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/687.65 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 687.65 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 156,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,638.65/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.39

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