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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 627.21 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 627.21 and 324.18 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 627.21 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/627.21 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 627.21 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 203,328.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,328.94/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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