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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 632.21 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 632.21 and 388.64 is: 536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 632.21 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/632.21 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 632.21 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 245,696.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,696.99/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.01

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