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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.08, 630.77 and 326.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.08, 630.77 and 326.27 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.08 : 630.77 = 326.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.08/630.77 = 326.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.08x = 630.77 × 326.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.08x = 205,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,796.54/457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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