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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.55, 626.40 and 426.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.55, 626.40 and 426.29 is: 587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.55 : 626.40 = 426.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.55/626.40 = 426.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.55x = 626.40 × 426.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.55x = 267,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,024.92/454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.46

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