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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 629.65 and 324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 629.65 and 324.45 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 629.65 = 324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/629.65 = 324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 629.65 × 324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 204,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,286.75/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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