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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 687.48 and 394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 687.48 and 394.64 is: 591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 687.48 = 394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/687.48 = 394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 687.48 × 394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 271,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,307.11/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.75

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