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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.75, 630.32 and 318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.75, 630.32 and 318.99 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.75 : 630.32 = 318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.75/630.32 = 318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.75x = 630.32 × 318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.75x = 201,064.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,064.18/456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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