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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.15, 625.35 and 391.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.15, 625.35 and 391.87 is: 539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.15 : 625.35 = 391.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.15/625.35 = 391.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.15x = 625.35 × 391.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.15x = 245,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,055.90/454.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.59

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