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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 626.94 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 626.94 and 400.14 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 626.94 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/626.94 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 626.94 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 250,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,863.77/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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