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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.31, 629.51 and 323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.31, 629.51 and 323.73 is: 446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.31 : 629.51 = 323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.31/629.51 = 323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.31x = 629.51 × 323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.31x = 203,791.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,791.27/456.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.61

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