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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.99, 629.25 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.99, 629.25 and 325.04 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.99 : 629.25 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.99/629.25 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.99x = 629.25 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.99x = 204,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,531.42/455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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