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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.65, 630.18 and 395.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.65, 630.18 and 395.37 is: 544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.65 : 630.18 = 395.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.65/630.18 = 395.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.65x = 630.18 × 395.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.65x = 249,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,154.27/457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.42

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