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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.36, 630.36 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.36, 630.36 and 340.44 is: 470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.36 : 630.36 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.36/630.36 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.36x = 630.36 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.36x = 214,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,599.76/456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.24

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