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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 630.84 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 630.84 and 326.52 is: 450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 630.84 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/630.84 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 630.84 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 205,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,981.88/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.39

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