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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 457.45 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 457.45 and 326.64 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 457.45 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/457.45 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 457.45 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 149,419.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,419.83/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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