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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.89, 629.84 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.89, 629.84 and 325.67 is: 448.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.89 : 629.84 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.89/629.84 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.89x = 629.84 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.89x = 205,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,117.66/456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.95

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