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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.22, 629.33 and 316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.22, 629.33 and 316.42 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.22 : 629.33 = 316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.22/629.33 = 316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.22x = 629.33 × 316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.22x = 199,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,129.44/456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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