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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.95, 628.07 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.95, 628.07 and 322.20 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.95 : 628.07 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.95/628.07 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.95x = 628.07 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.95x = 202,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,362.54/454.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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