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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.99, 687.20 and 249.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.99, 687.20 and 249.99 is: 374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.99 : 687.20 = 249.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.99/687.20 = 249.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.99x = 687.20 × 249.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.99x = 171,791.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,791.88/458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.29

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