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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 687.60 and 400.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 687.60 and 400.92 is: 600.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 687.60 = 400.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/687.60 = 400.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 687.60 × 400.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 275,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,672.59/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.75

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