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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.33, 626.64 and 288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.33, 626.64 and 288.40 is: 397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.33 : 626.64 = 288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.33/626.64 = 288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.33x = 626.64 × 288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.33x = 180,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,722.98/454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.78

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