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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.57, 631.13 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.57, 631.13 and 326.70 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.57 : 631.13 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.57/631.13 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.57x = 631.13 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.57x = 206,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,188.54/456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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