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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 633.06 and 384.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 633.06 and 384.23 is: 531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 633.06 = 384.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/633.06 = 384.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 633.06 × 384.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 243,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,237.48/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.16

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