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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.90, 630.30 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.90, 630.30 and 332.50 is: 458.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.90 : 630.30 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.90/630.30 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.90x = 630.30 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.90x = 209,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,574.75/456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.69

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