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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.23, 629.84 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.23, 629.84 and 326.01 is: 449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.23 : 629.84 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.23/629.84 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.23x = 629.84 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.23x = 205,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,334.14/457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.08

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