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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 628.45 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 628.45 and 324.62 is: 447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 628.45 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/628.45 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 628.45 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 204,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,003.49/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.54

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