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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.86, 629.83 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.86, 629.83 and 386.64 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.86 : 629.83 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.86/629.83 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.86x = 629.83 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.86x = 243,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,517.47/456.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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