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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 627.38 and 399.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 627.38 and 399.53 is: 551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 627.38 = 399.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/627.38 = 399.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 627.38 × 399.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 250,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,658.20/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.00

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