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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.43, 626.85 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.43, 626.85 and 286.11 is: 394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.43 : 626.85 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.43/626.85 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.43x = 626.85 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.43x = 179,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,346.62/454.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.66

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