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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.70, 688.64 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.70, 688.64 and 394.12 is: 591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.70 : 688.64 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.70/688.64 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.70x = 688.64 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.70x = 271,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,406.80/458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.69

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