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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.12, 630.08 and 391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.12, 630.08 and 391.36 is: 539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.12 : 630.08 = 391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.12/630.08 = 391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.12x = 630.08 × 391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.12x = 246,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,588.11/457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.44

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