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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 632.61 and 387.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 632.61 and 387.86 is: 535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 632.61 = 387.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/632.61 = 387.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 632.61 × 387.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 245,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,360.95/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.82

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