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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 629.37 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 629.37 and 339.39 is: 468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 629.37 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/629.37 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 629.37 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 213,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,601.88/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.39

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