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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.47, 632.26 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.47, 632.26 and 388.68 is: 536.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.47 : 632.26 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.47/632.26 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.47x = 632.26 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.47x = 245,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,746.82/458.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.02

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