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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.09, 626.80 and 294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.09, 626.80 and 294.63 is: 406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.09 : 626.80 = 294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.09/626.80 = 294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.09x = 626.80 × 294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.09x = 184,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,674.08/454.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.69

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