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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 632.22 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 632.22 and 393.32 is: 541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 632.22 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/632.22 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 632.22 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 248,664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,664.77/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.94

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