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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.64, 685.82 and 396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.64, 685.82 and 396.62 is: 594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.64 : 685.82 = 396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.64/685.82 = 396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.64x = 685.82 × 396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.64x = 272,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,009.93/457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.38

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