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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 626.22 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 626.22 and 398.28 is: 550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 626.22 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/626.22 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 626.22 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 249,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,410.90/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.14

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