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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 459.56 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 459.56 and 326.64 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 459.56 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/459.56 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 459.56 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 150,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,110.68/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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