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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 685.26 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 685.26 and 393.48 is: 588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 685.26 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/685.26 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 685.26 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 269,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,636.10/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.37

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