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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 628.28 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 628.28 and 393.52 is: 542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 628.28 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/628.28 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 628.28 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 247,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,240.75/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.38

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