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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.44, 628.61 and 397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.44, 628.61 and 397.40 is: 547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.44 : 628.61 = 397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.44/628.61 = 397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.44x = 628.61 × 397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.44x = 249,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,809.81/456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.30

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