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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.89, 627.64 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.89, 627.64 and 289.04 is: 398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.89 : 627.64 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.89/627.64 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.89x = 627.64 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.89x = 181,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,413.07/454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.81

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