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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 628.72 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 628.72 and 331.52 is: 457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 628.72 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/628.72 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 628.72 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 208,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,433.25/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.01

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