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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 685.87 and 384.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 685.87 and 384.74 is: 576.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 685.87 = 384.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/685.87 = 384.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 685.87 × 384.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 263,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,883.66/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.12

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