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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.55, 687.23 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.55, 687.23 and 393.08 is: 590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.55 : 687.23 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.55/687.23 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.55x = 687.23 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.55x = 270,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,136.37/457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.40

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