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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.20, 632.76 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.20, 632.76 and 389.04 is: 536.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.20 : 632.76 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.20/632.76 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.20x = 632.76 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.20x = 246,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,168.95/459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.08

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