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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.19, 627.10 and 401.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.19, 627.10 and 401.33 is: 554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.19 : 627.10 = 401.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.19/627.10 = 401.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.19x = 627.10 × 401.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.19x = 251,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,668.90/454.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.11

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