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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.10, 630.59 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.10, 630.59 and 332.49 is: 458.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.10 : 630.59 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.10/630.59 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.10x = 630.59 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.10x = 209,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,665.57/457.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.69

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