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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 626.94 and 314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 626.94 and 314.50 is: 433.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 626.94 = 314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/626.94 = 314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 626.94 × 314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 197,172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,172.63/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.90

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