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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.74, 629.96 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.74, 629.96 and 316.86 is: 437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.74 : 629.96 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.74/629.96 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.74x = 629.96 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.74x = 199,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,605.18/456.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.02

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