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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.97, 627.76 and 314.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.97, 627.76 and 314.87 is: 434.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.97 : 627.76 = 314.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.97/627.76 = 314.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.97x = 627.76 × 314.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.97x = 197,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,662.79/454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.45

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