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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 627.20 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 627.20 and 454 is: 625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 627.20 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/627.20 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 627.20 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 284,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,748.80/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.22

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