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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 628.72 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 628.72 and 329.88 is: 454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 628.72 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/628.72 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 628.72 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 207,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,403.69/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.80

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