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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 627.72 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 627.72 and 315.18 is: 434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 627.72 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/627.72 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 627.72 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 197,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,844.79/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.84

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