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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 687.90 and 294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 687.90 and 294.38 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 687.90 = 294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/687.90 = 294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 687.90 × 294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 202,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,504.00/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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