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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.89, 627.65 and 314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.89, 627.65 and 314.79 is: 434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.89 : 627.65 = 314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.89/627.65 = 314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.89x = 627.65 × 314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.89x = 197,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,576.38/454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.34

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