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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 629.04 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 629.04 and 325.20 is: 448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 629.04 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/629.04 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 629.04 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 204,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,563.81/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.49

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