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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.10, 629.04 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.10, 629.04 and 325.18 is: 448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.10 : 629.04 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.10/629.04 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.10x = 629.04 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.10x = 204,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,551.23/456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.48

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