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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.77, 631.89 and 326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.77, 631.89 and 326.91 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.77 : 631.89 = 326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.77/631.89 = 326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.77x = 631.89 × 326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.77x = 206,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,571.16/457.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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