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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.37, 626.85 and 316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.37, 626.85 and 316.45 is: 436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.37 : 626.85 = 316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.37/626.85 = 316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.37x = 626.85 × 316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.37x = 198,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,365.10/454.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.57

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