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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.65, 688.38 and 397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.65, 688.38 and 397.63 is: 596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.65 : 688.38 = 397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.65/688.38 = 397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.65x = 688.38 × 397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.65x = 273,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,720.54/458.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.80

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