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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.31, 626.13 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.31, 626.13 and 328.77 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.31 : 626.13 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.31/626.13 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.31x = 626.13 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.31x = 205,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,852.76/453.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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