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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 629.76 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 629.76 and 325.58 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 629.76 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/629.76 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 629.76 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 205,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,037.26/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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