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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 687.57 and 390.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 687.57 and 390.74 is: 585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 687.57 = 390.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/687.57 = 390.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 687.57 × 390.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 268,661.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,661.10/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.98

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