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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 627.21 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 627.21 and 329.76 is: 455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 627.21 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/627.21 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 627.21 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 206,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,828.77/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.25

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