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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.30, 622.60 and 393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.30, 622.60 and 393.98 is: 542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.30 : 622.60 = 393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.30/622.60 = 393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.30x = 622.60 × 393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.30x = 245,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,292.52/452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.32

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