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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.46, 629.31 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.46, 629.31 and 394.16 is: 543.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.46 : 629.31 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.46/629.31 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.46x = 629.31 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.46x = 248,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,048.83/456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.42

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