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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 623.82 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 623.82 and 390 is: 538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 623.82 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/623.82 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 623.82 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 243,289.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,289.80/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.35

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