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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.82, 627.83 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.82, 627.83 and 289.12 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.82 : 627.83 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.82/627.83 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.82x = 627.83 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.82x = 181,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,515.19/454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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