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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.32, 627.46 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.32, 627.46 and 324.08 is: 446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.32 : 627.46 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.32/627.46 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.32x = 627.46 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.32x = 203,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,347.24/455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.60

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