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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 630.85 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 630.85 and 332.65 is: 458.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 630.85 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/630.85 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 630.85 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 209,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,847.44/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.84

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