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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.66, 626.34 and 285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.66, 626.34 and 285.85 is: 394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.66 : 626.34 = 285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.66/626.34 = 285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.66x = 626.34 × 285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.66x = 179,039.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,039.29/453.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.66

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