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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 627.66 and 288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 627.66 and 288.93 is: 398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 627.66 = 288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/627.66 = 288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 627.66 × 288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 181,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,349.80/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.56

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