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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 626.97 and 314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 626.97 and 314.38 is: 433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 626.97 = 314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/626.97 = 314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 626.97 × 314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 197,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,106.83/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.93

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