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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.65, 631.33 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.65, 631.33 and 326.73 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.65 : 631.33 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.65/631.33 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.65x = 631.33 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.65x = 206,274.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,274.45/457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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