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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.94, 626.94 and 323.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.94, 626.94 and 323.63 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 626.94 = 323.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/626.94 = 323.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 626.94 × 323.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 202,895.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,895.81/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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