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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 626.85 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 626.85 and 330 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 626.85 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/626.85 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 626.85 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 206,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,860.50/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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