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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 626.46 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 626.46 and 407.22 is: 561.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 626.46 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/626.46 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 626.46 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 255,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,107.04/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.81

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