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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 631.55 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 631.55 and 391.55 is: 539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 631.55 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/631.55 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 631.55 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 247,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,281.22/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.85

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