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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 631.16 and 326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 631.16 and 326.20 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 631.16 = 326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/631.16 = 326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 631.16 × 326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 205,884.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,884.39/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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