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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.50, 628.38 and 324.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.50, 628.38 and 324.58 is: 447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.50 : 628.38 = 324.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.50/628.38 = 324.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.50x = 628.38 × 324.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.50x = 203,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,959.58/455.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.77

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