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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 687.50 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 687.50 and 382.32 is: 572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 687.50 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/687.50 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 687.50 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 262,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,843.09/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.81

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