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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 627 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 627 and 315.20 is: 434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 627 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/627 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 627 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 197,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,630.40/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.47

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