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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 628.75 and 324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 628.75 and 324.46 is: 447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 628.75 = 324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/628.75 = 324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 628.75 × 324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 204,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,004.23/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.89

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