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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.44, 629.60 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.44, 629.60 and 331.90 is: 457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.44 : 629.60 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.44/629.60 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.44x = 629.60 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.44x = 208,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,961.01/456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.81

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