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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 624.56 and 327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 624.56 and 327.65 is: 452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 624.56 = 327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/624.56 = 327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 624.56 × 327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 204,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,634.17/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.55

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