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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 629.67 and 332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 629.67 and 332.31 is: 458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 629.67 = 332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/629.67 = 332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 629.67 × 332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 209,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,245.64/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.63

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