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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.64, 627.20 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.64, 627.20 and 324.44 is: 446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.64 : 627.20 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.64/627.20 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.64x = 627.20 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.64x = 203,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,488.77/455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.60

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