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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.71, 630.59 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.71, 630.59 and 325.76 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.71 : 630.59 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.71/630.59 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.71x = 630.59 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.71x = 205,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,416.22/456.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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