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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.25, 626.19 and 321.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.25, 626.19 and 321.05 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.25 : 626.19 = 321.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.25/626.19 = 321.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.25x = 626.19 × 321.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.25x = 201,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,039.86/454.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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