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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.66, 626.06 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.66, 626.06 and 389.02 is: 535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.66 : 626.06 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.66/626.06 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.66x = 626.06 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.66x = 243,549.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,549.86/454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.67

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