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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 688.53 and 198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 688.53 and 198.91 is: 298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 688.53 = 198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/688.53 = 198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 688.53 × 198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 136,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,955.91/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.40

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