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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.15, 630.64 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.15, 630.64 and 326.24 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.15 : 630.64 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.15/630.64 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.15x = 630.64 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.15x = 205,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,736.84/457.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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