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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 632.20 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 632.20 and 391.12 is: 540.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 632.20 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/632.20 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 632.20 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 247,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,266.06/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.45

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