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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.39, 633.58 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.39, 633.58 and 389.64 is: 537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.39 : 633.58 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.39/633.58 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.39x = 633.58 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.39x = 246,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,868.11/459.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.38

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