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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 627.55 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 627.55 and 336.53 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 627.55 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/627.55 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 627.55 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 211,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,190.13/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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