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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 626.27 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 626.27 and 313.34 is: 432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 626.27 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/626.27 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 626.27 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 196,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,230.74/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.74

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