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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 630.32 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 630.32 and 332.36 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 630.32 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/630.32 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 630.32 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 209,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,493.16/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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