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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 630.02 and 351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 630.02 and 351.21 is: 484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 630.02 = 351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/630.02 = 351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 630.02 × 351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 221,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,267.57/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.90

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