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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.49, 629.94 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.49, 629.94 and 325.54 is: 449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.49 : 629.94 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.49/629.94 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.49x = 629.94 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.49x = 205,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,070.67/456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.23

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