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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.58, 629.69 and 386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.58, 629.69 and 386.03 is: 532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.58 : 629.69 = 386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.58/629.69 = 386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.58x = 629.69 × 386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.58x = 243,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,079.23/456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.39

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