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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 626.44 and 288.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 626.44 and 288.17 is: 397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 626.44 = 288.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/626.44 = 288.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 626.44 × 288.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 180,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,517.36/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.60

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