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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.30, 629.34 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.30, 629.34 and 393.39 is: 542.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.30 : 629.34 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.30/629.34 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.30x = 629.34 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.30x = 247,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,576.06/456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.57

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