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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.14, 686.58 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.14, 686.58 and 397.12 is: 595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.14 : 686.58 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.14/686.58 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.14x = 686.58 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.14x = 272,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,654.65/458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.13

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