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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 626.02 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 626.02 and 285.62 is: 394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 626.02 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/626.02 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 626.02 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 178,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,799.99/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.10

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