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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 630.30 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 630.30 and 374.32 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 630.30 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/630.30 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 630.30 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 235,933.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,933.90/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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