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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 685.28 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 685.28 and 388.64 is: 581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 685.28 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/685.28 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 685.28 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 266,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,327.22/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.45

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