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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.31, 629.79 and 331.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.31, 629.79 and 331.81 is: 457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.31 : 629.79 = 331.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.31/629.79 = 331.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.31x = 629.79 × 331.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.31x = 208,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,969.15/456.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.96

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