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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 627.44 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 627.44 and 390.02 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 627.44 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/627.44 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 627.44 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 244,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,714.15/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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