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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.53, 630.83 and 398.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.53, 630.83 and 398.30 is: 549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.53 : 630.83 = 398.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.53/630.83 = 398.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.53x = 630.83 × 398.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.53x = 251,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,254.44/457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.15

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