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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 685.34 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 685.34 and 395.76 is: 595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 685.34 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/685.34 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 685.34 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 271,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,230.16/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.74

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