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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.94, 689.02 and 276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.94, 689.02 and 276.69 is: 415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.94 : 689.02 = 276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.94/689.02 = 276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.94x = 689.02 × 276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.94x = 190,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,644.25/458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.40

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