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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 687.42 and 389.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 687.42 and 389.85 is: 584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 687.42 = 389.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/687.42 = 389.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 687.42 × 389.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 267,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,990.69/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.93

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