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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 629.10 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 629.10 and 325.17 is: 448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 629.10 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/629.10 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 629.10 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 204,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,564.45/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.61

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