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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.70, 630.82 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.70, 630.82 and 338.92 is: 468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.70 : 630.82 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.70/630.82 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.70x = 630.82 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.70x = 213,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,797.51/456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.14

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