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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 627.04 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 627.04 and 288.42 is: 398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 627.04 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/627.04 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 627.04 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 180,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,850.88/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.07

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