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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 686.73 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 686.73 and 394.14 is: 591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 686.73 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/686.73 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 686.73 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 270,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,667.76/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.00

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