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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.55, 625.70 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.55, 625.70 and 392.58 is: 540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.55 : 625.70 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.55/625.70 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.55x = 625.70 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.55x = 245,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,635.34/454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.40

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