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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 684.20 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 684.20 and 398.61 is: 597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 684.20 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/684.20 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 684.20 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 272,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,725.54/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.38

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