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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.44, 630.17 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.44, 630.17 and 316.51 is: 436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.44 : 630.17 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.44/630.17 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.44x = 630.17 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.44x = 199,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,452.69/456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.98

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