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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.19, 626.74 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.19, 626.74 and 288.54 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.19 : 626.74 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.19/626.74 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.19x = 626.74 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.19x = 180,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,838.84/454.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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