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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.74, 687.51 and 392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.74, 687.51 and 392.72 is: 589.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.74 : 687.51 = 392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.74/687.51 = 392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.74x = 687.51 × 392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.74x = 269,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,995.49/457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.84

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