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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 627.21 and 312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 627.21 and 312.73 is: 431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 627.21 = 312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/627.21 = 312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 627.21 × 312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 196,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,147.38/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.77

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