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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.95, 630.84 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.95, 630.84 and 332.39 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.95 : 630.84 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.95/630.84 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.95x = 630.84 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.95x = 209,681.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,681.75/456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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