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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.97, 626.39 and 313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.97, 626.39 and 313.87 is: 433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.97 : 626.39 = 313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.97/626.39 = 313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.97x = 626.39 × 313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.97x = 196,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,600.33/453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.07

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