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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 628.68 and 324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 628.68 and 324.82 is: 447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 628.68 = 324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/628.68 = 324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 628.68 × 324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 204,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,208.62/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.79

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