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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 626.87 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 626.87 and 288.50 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 626.87 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/626.87 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 626.87 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 180,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,849.58/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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