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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 632.68 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 632.68 and 384.04 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 632.68 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/632.68 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 632.68 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 242,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,974.43/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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