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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 686.82 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 686.82 and 390.24 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 686.82 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/686.82 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 686.82 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 268,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,024.64/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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