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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 628.26 and 324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 628.26 and 324.56 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 628.26 = 324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/628.26 = 324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 628.26 × 324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 203,908.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,908.07/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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