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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 626.28 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 626.28 and 313.88 is: 433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 626.28 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/626.28 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 626.28 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 196,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,576.77/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.24

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