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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.33, 630.21 and 326.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.33, 630.21 and 326.11 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.33 : 630.21 = 326.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.33/630.21 = 326.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.33x = 630.21 × 326.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.33x = 205,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,517.78/457.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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