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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.67, 631.03 and 325.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.67, 631.03 and 325.45 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.67 : 631.03 = 325.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.67/631.03 = 325.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.67x = 631.03 × 325.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.67x = 205,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,366.37/456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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