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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.29, 686.25 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.29, 686.25 and 393.03 is: 589.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.29 : 686.25 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.29/686.25 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.29x = 686.25 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.29x = 269,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,716.84/457.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.82

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