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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 627.80 and 338.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 627.80 and 338.37 is: 466.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 627.80 = 338.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/627.80 = 338.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 627.80 × 338.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 212,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,426.99/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.86

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