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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.85, 687.96 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.85, 687.96 and 227.46 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.85 : 687.96 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.85/687.96 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.85x = 687.96 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.85x = 156,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,483.38/458.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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