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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 686.56 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 686.56 and 393.12 is: 590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 686.56 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/686.56 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 686.56 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 269,900.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,900.47/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.23

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