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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 626.01 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 626.01 and 319.20 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 626.01 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/626.01 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 626.01 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 199,822.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,822.39/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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