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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 623.46 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 623.46 and 396.84 is: 548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 623.46 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/623.46 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 623.46 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 247,413.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,413.87/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.13

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