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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 628.12 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 628.12 and 330.50 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 628.12 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/628.12 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 628.12 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 207,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,593.66/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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