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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.70, 626.73 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.70, 626.73 and 321.96 is: 443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.70 : 626.73 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.70/626.73 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.70x = 626.73 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.70x = 201,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,781.99/454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.77

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