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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.82, 628.51 and 387.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.82, 628.51 and 387.49 is: 535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.82 : 628.51 = 387.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.82/628.51 = 387.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.82x = 628.51 × 387.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.82x = 243,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,539.92/454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.46

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