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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 688.49 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 688.49 and 134.39 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 688.49 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/688.49 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 688.49 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 92,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,526.17/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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