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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 626.16 and 314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 626.16 and 314.06 is: 433.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 626.16 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/626.16 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 626.16 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 196,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,648.68/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.21

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