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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 630.05 and 394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 630.05 and 394.09 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 630.05 = 394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/630.05 = 394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 630.05 × 394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 248,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,292.86/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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