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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 687.42 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 687.42 and 394.12 is: 590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 687.42 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/687.42 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 687.42 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 270,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,925.97/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.36

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