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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.27, 686.59 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.27, 686.59 and 385.62 is: 577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.27 : 686.59 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.27/686.59 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.27x = 686.59 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.27x = 264,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,759.40/458.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.74

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