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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 626.04 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 626.04 and 396.48 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 626.04 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/626.04 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 626.04 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 248,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,212.34/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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