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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.34, 629.44 and 325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.34, 629.44 and 325.51 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.34 : 629.44 = 325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.34/629.44 = 325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.34x = 629.44 × 325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.34x = 204,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,889.01/456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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