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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.29, 629.54 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.29, 629.54 and 316.25 is: 436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.29 : 629.54 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.29/629.54 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.29x = 629.54 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.29x = 199,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,087.30/456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.32

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