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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 627.48 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 627.48 and 322.64 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 627.48 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/627.48 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 627.48 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 202,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,450.15/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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