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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.76, 630.44 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.76, 630.44 and 339.04 is: 467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.76 : 630.44 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.76/630.44 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.76x = 630.44 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.76x = 213,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,744.38/456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.96

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