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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.50, 626.99 and 286.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.50, 626.99 and 286.37 is: 395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 626.99 = 286.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/626.99 = 286.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 626.99 × 286.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 179,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,552.44/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.05

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