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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.99, 626.43 and 285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.99, 626.43 and 285.85 is: 394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.99 : 626.43 = 285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.99/626.43 = 285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.99x = 626.43 × 285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.99x = 179,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,065.02/453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.43

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