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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.88, 626.14 and 321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.88, 626.14 and 321.11 is: 442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.88 : 626.14 = 321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.88/626.14 = 321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.88x = 626.14 × 321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.88x = 201,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,056.68/453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.97

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