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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 676.62 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 676.62 and 398.60 is: 595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 676.62 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/676.62 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 676.62 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 269,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,700.73/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.01

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