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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 627.74 and 314.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 627.74 and 314.83 is: 434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 627.74 = 314.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/627.74 = 314.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 627.74 × 314.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 197,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,631.38/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.60

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