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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.23, 627.01 and 288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.23, 627.01 and 288.55 is: 398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.23 : 627.01 = 288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.23/627.01 = 288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.23x = 627.01 × 288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.23x = 180,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,922.29/454.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.31

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