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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.16, 627 and 302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.16, 627 and 302.87 is: 418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.16 : 627 = 302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.16/627 = 302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.16x = 627 × 302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.16x = 189,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,896.36/454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.13

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