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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.19, 682.46 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.19, 682.46 and 396.56 is: 595.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.19 : 682.46 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.19/682.46 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.19x = 682.46 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.19x = 270,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,630.94/454.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.86

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