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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 628.76 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 628.76 and 324.86 is: 448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 628.76 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/628.76 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 628.76 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 204,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,260.18/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.31

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