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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 627.37 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 627.37 and 323.46 is: 446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 627.37 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/627.37 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 627.37 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 202,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,928.29/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.51

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