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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.68, 623.28 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.68, 623.28 and 397.08 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.68 : 623.28 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.68/623.28 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.68x = 623.28 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.68x = 247,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,492.02/452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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