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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 627.93 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 627.93 and 393.16 is: 542.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 627.93 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/627.93 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 627.93 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 246,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,876.96/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.04

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