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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 632.08 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 632.08 and 393.12 is: 542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 632.08 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/632.08 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 632.08 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 248,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,483.29/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.45

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