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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.73, 627.17 and 384.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.73, 627.17 and 384.98 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.73 : 627.17 = 384.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.73/627.17 = 384.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.73x = 627.17 × 384.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.73x = 241,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,442.85/454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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