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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.26, 629.93 and 316.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.26, 629.93 and 316.33 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.26 : 629.93 = 316.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.26/629.93 = 316.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.26x = 629.93 × 316.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.26x = 199,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,261.03/456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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