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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 630.96 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 630.96 and 345.88 is: 477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 630.96 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/630.96 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 630.96 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 218,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,236.44/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.96

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