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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 630.08 and 345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 630.08 and 345.86 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 630.08 = 345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/630.08 = 345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 630.08 × 345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 217,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,919.47/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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