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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.57, 687.86 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.57, 687.86 and 377.24 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.57 : 687.86 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.57/687.86 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.57x = 687.86 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.57x = 259,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,482.98/458.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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