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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455, 627.42 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455, 627.42 and 336.44 is: 463.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455 : 627.42 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455/627.42 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455x = 627.42 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455x = 211,089.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,089.18/455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.93

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