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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 629.97 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 629.97 and 332.33 is: 459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 629.97 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/629.97 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 629.97 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 209,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,356.27/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.00

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