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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.74, 630.09 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.74, 630.09 and 332.17 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.74 : 630.09 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.74/630.09 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.74x = 630.09 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.74x = 209,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,295.42/456.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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