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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.48, 633.20 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.48, 633.20 and 439.20 is: 609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.48 : 633.20 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.48/633.20 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.48x = 633.20 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.48x = 278,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,101.44/456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.23

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