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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 626.82 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 626.82 and 338.04 is: 466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 626.82 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/626.82 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 626.82 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 211,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,890.23/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.02

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