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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 631.16 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 631.16 and 326.76 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 631.16 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/631.16 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 631.16 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 206,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,237.84/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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