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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 688.47 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 688.47 and 276.40 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 688.47 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/688.47 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 688.47 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 190,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,289.67/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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