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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 625.68 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 625.68 and 329.42 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 625.68 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/625.68 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 625.68 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 206,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,111.51/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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