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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.21, 627.08 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.21, 627.08 and 329.74 is: 455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.21 : 627.08 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.21/627.08 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.21x = 627.08 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.21x = 206,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,770.14/454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.23

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