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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 627.18 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 627.18 and 336.28 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 627.18 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/627.18 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 627.18 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 210,908.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,908.09/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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