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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 626.85 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 626.85 and 288.34 is: 397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 626.85 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/626.85 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 626.85 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 180,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,745.93/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.75

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