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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.70, 683.61 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.70, 683.61 and 326.28 is: 488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.70 : 683.61 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.70/683.61 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.70x = 683.61 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.70x = 223,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,048.27/456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.39

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