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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.67, 630.24 and 316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.67, 630.24 and 316.73 is: 437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.67 : 630.24 = 316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.67/630.24 = 316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.67x = 630.24 × 316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.67x = 199,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,615.92/456.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.11

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