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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.28, 629.58 and 390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.28, 629.58 and 390.14 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.28 : 629.58 = 390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.28/629.58 = 390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.28x = 629.58 × 390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.28x = 245,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,624.34/456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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