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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 626.94 and 330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 626.94 and 330.20 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 626.94 = 330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/626.94 = 330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 626.94 × 330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 207,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,015.59/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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