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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 627.89 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 627.89 and 286.86 is: 395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 627.89 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/627.89 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 627.89 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 180,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,115.09/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.71

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