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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.69, 630.81 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.69, 630.81 and 386.67 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.69 : 630.81 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.69/630.81 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.69x = 630.81 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.69x = 243,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,915.30/456.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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