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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 688.37 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 688.37 and 227.63 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 688.37 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/688.37 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 688.37 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 156,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,693.66/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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