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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.37, 627.05 and 321.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.37, 627.05 and 321.83 is: 444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.37 : 627.05 = 321.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.37/627.05 = 321.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.37x = 627.05 × 321.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.37x = 201,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,803.50/454.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.14

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