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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.94, 626.72 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.94, 626.72 and 314.01 is: 433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 626.72 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/626.72 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 626.72 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 196,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,796.35/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.53

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