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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.87, 626.36 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.87, 626.36 and 321.33 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.87 : 626.36 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.87/626.36 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.87x = 626.36 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.87x = 201,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,266.65/453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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