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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 626.76 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 626.76 and 314.18 is: 433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 626.76 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/626.76 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 626.76 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 196,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,915.46/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.72

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