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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 629.04 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 629.04 and 316.16 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 629.04 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/629.04 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 629.04 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 198,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,872.56/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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