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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.10, 630.34 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.10, 630.34 and 345.54 is: 477.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.10 : 630.34 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.10/630.34 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.10x = 630.34 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.10x = 217,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,807.68/456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.54

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