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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 630.56 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 630.56 and 383.20 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 630.56 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/630.56 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 630.56 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 241,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,630.59/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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