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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 624.84 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 624.84 and 397.28 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 624.84 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/624.84 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 624.84 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 248,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,236.44/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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