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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 626.33 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 626.33 and 314.25 is: 433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 626.33 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/626.33 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 626.33 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 196,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,822.64/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.20

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