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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 626.25 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 626.25 and 288.04 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 626.25 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/626.25 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 626.25 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 180,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,383.48/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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