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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.17, 630.34 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.17, 630.34 and 324.95 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.17 : 630.34 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.17/630.34 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.17x = 630.34 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.17x = 204,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,827.36/456.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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