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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 681.75 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 681.75 and 324.27 is: 485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 681.75 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/681.75 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 681.75 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 221,071.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,071.07/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.35

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