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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.73, 626.72 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.73, 626.72 and 335.88 is: 463.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.73 : 626.72 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.73/626.72 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.73x = 626.72 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.73x = 210,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,499.58/453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.93

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