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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 626.82 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 626.82 and 329.27 is: 454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 626.82 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/626.82 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 626.82 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 206,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,393.02/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.80

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