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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457, 630.45 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457, 630.45 and 326.08 is: 449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457 : 630.45 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457/630.45 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457x = 630.45 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457x = 205,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,577.14/457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.84

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