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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.50, 626.91 and 312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.50, 626.91 and 312.63 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 626.91 = 312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/626.91 = 312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 626.91 × 312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 195,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,990.87/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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