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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 688.80 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 688.80 and 264.14 is: 396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 688.80 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/688.80 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 688.80 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 181,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,939.63/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.40

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