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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 687.23 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 687.23 and 276.11 is: 413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 687.23 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/687.23 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 687.23 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 189,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,751.08/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.44

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