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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 627.90 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 627.90 and 330.94 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 627.90 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/627.90 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 627.90 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 207,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,797.23/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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