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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 627.33 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 627.33 and 322.32 is: 444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 627.33 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/627.33 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 627.33 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 202,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,201.01/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.65

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