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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.94, 627.92 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.94, 627.92 and 388.32 is: 535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.94 : 627.92 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.94/627.92 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.94x = 627.92 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.94x = 243,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,833.89/454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.97

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