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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 626.04 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 626.04 and 392.37 is: 540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 626.04 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/626.04 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 626.04 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 245,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,639.31/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.28

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