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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.33, 628.83 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.33, 628.83 and 325.11 is: 448.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.33 : 628.83 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.33/628.83 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.33x = 628.83 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.33x = 204,438.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,438.92/456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.01

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