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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.90, 688.22 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.90, 688.22 and 385.80 is: 578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.90 : 688.22 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.90/688.22 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.90x = 688.22 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.90x = 265,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,515.28/458.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.59

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