Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.43, 626.68 and 288.35
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 454.43, 626.68 and 288.35 is: 397.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454.43 : 626.68 = 288.35 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454.43/626.68 = 288.35/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454.43x = 626.68 × 288.35 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454.43x = 180,702.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,702.76/454.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397.64
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