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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 627.21 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 627.21 and 286.74 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 627.21 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/627.21 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 627.21 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 179,846.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,846.20/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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