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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 626.94 and 397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 626.94 and 397.14 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 626.94 = 397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/626.94 = 397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 626.94 × 397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 248,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,982.95/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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