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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 627.74 and 330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 627.74 and 330.92 is: 456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 627.74 = 330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/627.74 = 330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 627.74 × 330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 207,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,731.72/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.57

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