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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 626.76 and 384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 626.76 and 384.40 is: 529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 626.76 = 384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/626.76 = 384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 626.76 × 384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 240,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,926.54/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.97

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