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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 623.46 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 623.46 and 396.28 is: 547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 623.46 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/623.46 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 623.46 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 247,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,064.73/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.38

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