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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 625.17 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 625.17 and 398.44 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 625.17 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/625.17 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 625.17 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 249,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,092.73/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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