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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.86, 628.59 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.86, 628.59 and 325.18 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.86 : 628.59 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.86/628.59 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.86x = 628.59 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.86x = 204,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,404.90/455.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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