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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 687.42 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 687.42 and 202.60 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 687.42 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/687.42 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 687.42 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 139,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,271.29/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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