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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 628.40 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 628.40 and 324.76 is: 447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 628.40 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/628.40 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 628.40 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 204,079.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,079.18/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.97

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