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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.21, 626.01 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.21, 626.01 and 335.40 is: 463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.21 : 626.01 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.21/626.01 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.21x = 626.01 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.21x = 209,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,963.75/453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.28

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