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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.11, 626.94 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.11, 626.94 and 288.45 is: 398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.11 : 626.94 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.11/626.94 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.11x = 626.94 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.11x = 180,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,840.84/454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.23

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