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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.65, 686.88 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.65, 686.88 and 396.63 is: 595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.65 : 686.88 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.65/686.88 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.65x = 686.88 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.65x = 272,437.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,437.21/457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.30

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