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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 627.30 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 627.30 and 337.08 is: 466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 627.30 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/627.30 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 627.30 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 211,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,450.28/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.04

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