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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.94, 630.87 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.94, 630.87 and 317.02 is: 437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.94 : 630.87 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.94/630.87 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.94x = 630.87 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.94x = 199,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,998.41/456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.69

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