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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 626.52 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 626.52 and 392 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 626.52 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/626.52 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 626.52 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 245,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,595.84/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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