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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.42, 630.68 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.42, 630.68 and 325.20 is: 449.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.42 : 630.68 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.42/630.68 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.42x = 630.68 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.42x = 205,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,093.98/456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.36

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