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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 630.16 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 630.16 and 332.15 is: 458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 630.16 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/630.16 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 630.16 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 209,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,303.66/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.16

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