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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 626.22 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 626.22 and 329.81 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 626.22 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/626.22 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 626.22 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 206,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,530.49/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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