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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 688.26 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 688.26 and 389.88 is: 584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 688.26 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/688.26 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 688.26 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 268,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,338.81/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.82

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