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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 627.46 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 627.46 and 289.16 is: 398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 627.46 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/627.46 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 627.46 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 181,436.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,436.33/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.83

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