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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 626.94 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 626.94 and 329.80 is: 454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 626.94 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/626.94 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 626.94 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 206,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,764.81/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.83

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