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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.50, 627 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.50, 627 and 323.58 is: 446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 627 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/627 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 627 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 202,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,884.66/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.39

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