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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.89, 687.87 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.89, 687.87 and 275.42 is: 412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.89 : 687.87 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.89/687.87 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.89x = 687.87 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.89x = 189,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,453.84/458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.85

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