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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.37, 626.93 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.37, 626.93 and 288.45 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.37 : 626.93 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.37/626.93 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.37x = 626.93 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.37x = 180,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,836.52/454.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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