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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.96, 630.96 and 456.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.96, 630.96 and 456.05 is: 629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.96 : 630.96 = 456.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.96/630.96 = 456.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.96x = 630.96 × 456.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.96x = 287,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,749.18/456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.70

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