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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.66, 688.62 and 390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.66, 688.62 and 390.62 is: 586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.66 : 688.62 = 390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.66/688.62 = 390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.66x = 688.62 × 390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.66x = 268,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,988.74/458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.47

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