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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 627.01 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 627.01 and 294.92 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 627.01 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/627.01 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 627.01 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 184,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,917.79/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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