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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.47, 630.38 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.47, 630.38 and 326.16 is: 450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.47 : 630.38 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.47/630.38 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.47x = 630.38 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.47x = 205,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,605.56/456.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.43

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