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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 626.21 and 285.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 626.21 and 285.95 is: 394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 626.21 = 285.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/626.21 = 285.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 626.21 × 285.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 179,062.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,062.33/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.43

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