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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 630.24 and 339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 630.24 and 339.92 is: 469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 630.24 = 339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/630.24 = 339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 630.24 × 339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 214,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,231.18/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.23

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