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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 626.36 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 626.36 and 323.06 is: 446.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 626.36 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/626.36 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 626.36 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 202,347.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,347.11/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.22

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