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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.34, 629.46 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.34, 629.46 and 325.52 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.34 : 629.46 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.34/629.46 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.34x = 629.46 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.34x = 204,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,901.82/456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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