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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 687.71 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 687.71 and 227.43 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 687.71 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/687.71 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 687.71 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 156,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,404.75/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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