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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 630.08 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 630.08 and 332.61 is: 459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 630.08 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/630.08 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 630.08 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 209,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,568.13/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.04

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