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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 627.25 and 322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 627.25 and 322.34 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 627.25 = 322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/627.25 = 322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 627.25 × 322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 202,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,183.82/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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