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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.43, 631.94 and 388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.43, 631.94 and 388.23 is: 535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.43 : 631.94 = 388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.43/631.94 = 388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.43x = 631.94 × 388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.43x = 245,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,336.13/458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.17

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