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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 687.20 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 687.20 and 263.79 is: 394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 687.20 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/687.20 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 687.20 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 181,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,275.17/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.97

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