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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 629.46 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 629.46 and 391.32 is: 539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 629.46 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/629.46 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 629.46 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 246,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,320.29/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.18

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