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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.83, 688.52 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.83, 688.52 and 382.73 is: 574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.83 : 688.52 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.83/688.52 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.83x = 688.52 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.83x = 263,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,519.94/458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.33

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