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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 630.24 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 630.24 and 340.16 is: 469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 630.24 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/630.24 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 630.24 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 214,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,382.44/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.81

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