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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.86, 630.13 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.86, 630.13 and 325.82 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.86 : 630.13 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.86/630.13 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.86x = 630.13 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.86x = 205,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,308.96/456.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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