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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 688.53 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 688.53 and 297.38 is: 446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 688.53 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/688.53 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 688.53 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 204,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,755.05/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.11

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