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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 628.72 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 628.72 and 330.14 is: 455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 628.72 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/628.72 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 628.72 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 207,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,565.62/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.01

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