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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 626.34 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 626.34 and 393.58 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 626.34 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/626.34 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 626.34 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 246,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,514.90/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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