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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 628.80 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 628.80 and 339.36 is: 467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 628.80 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/628.80 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 628.80 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 213,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,389.57/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.96

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