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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 686.64 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 686.64 and 390 is: 583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 686.64 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/686.64 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 686.64 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 267,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,789.60/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.88

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