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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 626.42 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 626.42 and 335.66 is: 463.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 626.42 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/626.42 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 626.42 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 210,261.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,261.84/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.63

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