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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 627.12 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 627.12 and 338.24 is: 466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 627.12 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/627.12 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 627.12 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 212,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,117.07/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.31

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