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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.33, 684.20 and 392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.33, 684.20 and 392.63 is: 586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.33 : 684.20 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.33/684.20 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.33x = 684.20 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.33x = 268,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,635.01/458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.11

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