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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 628.73 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 628.73 and 322.89 is: 445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 628.73 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/628.73 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 628.73 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 203,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,005.87/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.11

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