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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 632.16 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 632.16 and 386.64 is: 532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 632.16 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/632.16 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 632.16 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 244,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,418.34/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.08

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