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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.36, 628.06 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.36, 628.06 and 324.32 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.36 : 628.06 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.36/628.06 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.36x = 628.06 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.36x = 203,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,692.42/455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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