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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 627.28 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 627.28 and 337.62 is: 466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 627.28 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/627.28 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 627.28 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 211,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,782.27/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.21

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