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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.14, 630.59 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.14, 630.59 and 324.18 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.14 : 630.59 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.14/630.59 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.14x = 630.59 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.14x = 204,421.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,421.27/457.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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