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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 627.54 and 288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 627.54 and 288.93 is: 398.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 627.54 = 288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/627.54 = 288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 627.54 × 288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 181,311.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,311.99/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.69

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