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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 622.89 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 622.89 and 389.52 is: 536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 622.89 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/622.89 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 622.89 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 242,628.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,628.11/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.92

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