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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 627.34 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 627.34 and 337 is: 464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 627.34 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/627.34 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 627.34 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 211,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,413.58/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.91

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