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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.37, 626.17 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.37, 626.17 and 329.58 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.37 : 626.17 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.37/626.17 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.37x = 626.17 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.37x = 206,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,368.33/453.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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