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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.62, 625.79 and 396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.62, 625.79 and 396.30 is: 545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.62 : 625.79 = 396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.62/625.79 = 396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.62x = 625.79 × 396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.62x = 248,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,000.58/454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.51

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