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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.95, 631.15 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.95, 631.15 and 332.42 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.95 : 631.15 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.95/631.15 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.95x = 631.15 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.95x = 209,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,802.90/456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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