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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 631.21 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 631.21 and 325.58 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 631.21 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/631.21 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 631.21 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 205,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,505.38/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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