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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.55, 630.97 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.55, 630.97 and 326.33 is: 450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.55 : 630.97 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.55/630.97 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.55x = 630.97 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.55x = 205,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,901.29/457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.01

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