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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 627.12 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 627.12 and 323.80 is: 446.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 627.12 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/627.12 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 627.12 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 203,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,061.46/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.68

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