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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 627.33 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 627.33 and 288.72 is: 398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 627.33 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/627.33 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 627.33 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 181,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,122.72/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.46

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