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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 633.12 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 633.12 and 392.56 is: 542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 633.12 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/633.12 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 633.12 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 248,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,537.59/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.14

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