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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.61, 630.41 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.61, 630.41 and 316.68 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.61 : 630.41 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.61/630.41 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.61x = 630.41 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.61x = 199,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,637.45/456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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