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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 628.40 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 628.40 and 324.20 is: 447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 628.40 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/628.40 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 628.40 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 203,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,722.52/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.53

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