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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.21, 627.05 and 312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.21, 627.05 and 312.62 is: 431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.21 : 627.05 = 312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.21/627.05 = 312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.21x = 627.05 × 312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.21x = 196,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,025.24/454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.58

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