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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.43, 632.43 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.43, 632.43 and 396.88 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.43 : 632.43 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.43/632.43 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.43x = 632.43 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.43x = 250,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,997.24/459.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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