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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.87, 627.33 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.87, 627.33 and 330.94 is: 456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.87 : 627.33 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.87/627.33 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.87x = 627.33 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.87x = 207,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,608.59/454.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.41

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