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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 627.54 and 324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 627.54 and 324.02 is: 446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 627.54 = 324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/627.54 = 324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 627.54 × 324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 203,335.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,335.51/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.66

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