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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 628.08 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 628.08 and 324.08 is: 447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 628.08 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/628.08 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 628.08 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 203,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,548.17/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.56

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