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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.99, 687.96 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.99, 687.96 and 228.04 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.99 : 687.96 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.99/687.96 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.99x = 687.96 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.99x = 156,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,880.68/458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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