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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.88, 630.48 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.88, 630.48 and 326.44 is: 450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.88 : 630.48 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.88/630.48 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.88x = 630.48 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.88x = 205,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,813.89/456.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.48

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