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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 627.04 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 627.04 and 288.46 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 627.04 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/627.04 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 627.04 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 180,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,875.96/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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