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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 627.57 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 627.57 and 388.56 is: 536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 627.57 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/627.57 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 627.57 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 243,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,848.60/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.59

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