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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 682.80 and 392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 682.80 and 392.39 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 682.80 = 392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/682.80 = 392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 682.80 × 392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 267,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,920.48/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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