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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.63, 626.72 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.63, 626.72 and 314.70 is: 433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.63 : 626.72 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.63/626.72 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.63x = 626.72 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.63x = 197,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,228.78/454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.82

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