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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 630.41 and 349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 630.41 and 349.43 is: 482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 630.41 = 349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/630.41 = 349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 630.41 × 349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 220,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,284.17/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.38

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