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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 688.03 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 688.03 and 242.58 is: 363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 688.03 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/688.03 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 688.03 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 166,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,902.32/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.64

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