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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 688.47 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 688.47 and 134.35 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 688.47 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/688.47 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 688.47 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 92,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,494.22/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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