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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.85, 627.46 and 288.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.85, 627.46 and 288.78 is: 398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.85 : 627.46 = 288.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.85/627.46 = 288.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.85x = 627.46 × 288.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.85x = 181,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,197.90/454.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.37

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