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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.19, 627.06 and 314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.19, 627.06 and 314.26 is: 433.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.19 : 627.06 = 314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.19/627.06 = 314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.19x = 627.06 × 314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.19x = 197,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,056.74/454.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.86

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