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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 687.13 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 687.13 and 396.95 is: 595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 687.13 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/687.13 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 687.13 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 272,751.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,751.83/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.69

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