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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 629.64 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 629.64 and 390.06 is: 538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 629.64 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/629.64 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 629.64 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 245,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,597.38/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.66

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