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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 628.80 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 628.80 and 337.44 is: 465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 628.80 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/628.80 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 628.80 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 212,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,182.27/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.31

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