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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.77, 675.88 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.77, 675.88 and 398.10 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.77 : 675.88 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.77/675.88 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.77x = 675.88 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.77x = 269,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,067.83/452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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