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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.48, 629.58 and 386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.48, 629.58 and 386.73 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.48 : 629.58 = 386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.48/629.58 = 386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.48x = 629.58 × 386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.48x = 243,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,477.47/456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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