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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 630.34 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 630.34 and 345.52 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 630.34 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/630.34 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 630.34 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 217,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,795.08/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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