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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.71, 627.85 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.71, 627.85 and 453.80 is: 626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.71 : 627.85 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.71/627.85 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.71x = 627.85 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.71x = 284,920.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,920.47/454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.59

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