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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 625.44 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 625.44 and 388.64 is: 535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 625.44 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/625.44 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 625.44 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 243,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,071.00/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.21

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