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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.64, 628.70 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.64, 628.70 and 325.22 is: 448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.64 : 628.70 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.64/628.70 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.64x = 628.70 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.64x = 204,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,465.81/455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.74

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