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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 626.92 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 626.92 and 284.04 is: 391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 626.92 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/626.92 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 626.92 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 178,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,070.36/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.88

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