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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.99, 627.81 and 286.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.99, 627.81 and 286.85 is: 395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.99 : 627.81 = 286.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.99/627.81 = 286.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.99x = 627.81 × 286.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.99x = 180,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,087.30/454.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.80

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