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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 628.96 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 628.96 and 323.37 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 628.96 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/628.96 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 628.96 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 203,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,385.99/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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