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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 628.70 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 628.70 and 338.15 is: 466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 628.70 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/628.70 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 628.70 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 212,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,594.79/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.16

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