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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 626.46 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 626.46 and 288.26 is: 397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 626.46 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/626.46 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 626.46 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 180,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,583.36/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.66

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