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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 626.66 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 626.66 and 396.92 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 626.66 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/626.66 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 626.66 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 248,733.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,733.89/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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