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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 626.09 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 626.09 and 394.14 is: 544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 626.09 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/626.09 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 626.09 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 246,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,765.14/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.41

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