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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 627.71 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 627.71 and 323.70 is: 446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 627.71 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/627.71 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 627.71 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 203,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,189.73/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.85

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