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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 621.92 and 389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 621.92 and 389.25 is: 535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 621.92 = 389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/621.92 = 389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 621.92 × 389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 242,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,080.41/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.87

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