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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 626.24 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 626.24 and 285.76 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 626.24 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/626.24 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 626.24 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 178,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,954.34/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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