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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.42, 627.82 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.42, 627.82 and 324.20 is: 446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.42 : 627.82 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.42/627.82 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.42x = 627.82 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.42x = 203,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,540.00/455.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.93

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