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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.94, 626.71 and 314.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.94, 626.71 and 314.81 is: 433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.94 : 626.71 = 314.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.94/626.71 = 314.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.94x = 626.71 × 314.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.94x = 197,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,294.26/454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.67

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