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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.46, 626.28 and 329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.46, 626.28 and 329.99 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.46 : 626.28 = 329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.46/626.28 = 329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.46x = 626.28 × 329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.46x = 206,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,666.14/454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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