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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 625.37 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 625.37 and 388.52 is: 534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 625.37 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/625.37 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 625.37 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 242,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,968.75/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.98

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