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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 625.82 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 625.82 and 329.54 is: 454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 625.82 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/625.82 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 625.82 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 206,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,227.95/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.78

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