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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.03, 630.80 and 324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.03, 630.80 and 324.46 is: 447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.03 : 630.80 = 324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.03/630.80 = 324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.03x = 630.80 × 324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.03x = 204,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,669.37/457.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.82

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