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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 626.92 and 431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 626.92 and 431.28 is: 595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 626.92 = 431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/626.92 = 431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 626.92 × 431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 270,376.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,376.98/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.10

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