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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 626.36 and 313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 626.36 and 313.83 is: 433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 626.36 = 313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/626.36 = 313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 626.36 × 313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 196,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,568.99/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.22

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