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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 627.29 and 288.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 627.29 and 288.83 is: 398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 627.29 = 288.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/627.29 = 288.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 627.29 × 288.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 181,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,183.00/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.42

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