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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 625.20 and 391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 625.20 and 391 is: 539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 625.20 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/625.20 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 625.20 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 244,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,453.20/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.73

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