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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.27, 684.24 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.27, 684.24 and 393.16 is: 587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.27 : 684.24 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.27/684.24 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.27x = 684.24 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.27x = 269,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,015.80/458.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.02

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