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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.64, 627.24 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.64, 627.24 and 323.36 is: 446.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.64 : 627.24 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.64/627.24 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.64x = 627.24 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.64x = 202,824.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,824.33/454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.12

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