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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 631.56 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 631.56 and 395.20 is: 546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 631.56 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/631.56 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 631.56 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 249,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,592.51/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.87

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