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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 627.08 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 627.08 and 323.37 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 627.08 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/627.08 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 627.08 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 202,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,778.86/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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