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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.42, 629.70 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.42, 629.70 and 316.50 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.42 : 629.70 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.42/629.70 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.42x = 629.70 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.42x = 199,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,300.05/456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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