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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.13, 688.05 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.13, 688.05 and 393.24 is: 590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.13 : 688.05 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.13/688.05 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.13x = 688.05 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.13x = 270,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,568.78/458.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.59

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